The WAN Show

We Need To Talk About This - WAN Show February 9, 2024

Feb 10, 2024

Discussion on various topics including Apple Vision Pro, deep fake scam, and deletion of Funimation libraries; Covid's impact on perception of time; Comfort and fit of a new device with motorized adjustment; 3D mapping and visual perception; Experience with mixed reality and permadeath in video games; MacBook gesture navigation; The expensive price of technology and challenges of the streaming industry; Lack of features in business software; Ban on flipper zero device; Modding Nvidia's RTX video HDR feature; Funimation-Crunchyroll merger and licensing issues; Poor audio quality and virtual influencers; Food preferences and local favorites; Potential of a gaming subscription service; $500 PC and long-distance parenting; Logitech mice issues and the challenges of being CTO; Determining design and handling costs; Cloud service outages, Skyrim mods, email handles, monitor replacement, and Athletic Greens sponsorship; Weight gain, nutrition, and GPU options.

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Quick takeaways

The Apple Vision Pro headset offers an impressive display quality with no screen door effect and great immersion.

The discomfort of wearing the Apple Vision Pro and the lack of a wired connection for file transfers are notable drawbacks.

Apple's user-hostile practices prioritize aesthetics over practicality, neglecting protection for lenses and limiting color options for AirPods.

The Canadian government has banned consumer hacking devices to address concerns over car theft, but it is important to distinguish between device capabilities and the actual threat posed.

Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) have diverse applications in various industries, including signal processing, high-performance computing, and machine learning.

When traveling to Japan, it is important to respect local customs, be mindful of public transportation etiquette, try new dishes while considering dietary restrictions or allergies, and adhere to local laws and regulations.

Deep dives

Impressive Display and Interaction

The podcast episode explores the Apple Vision Pro headset. The hosts discuss their hands-on experience with the device and highlight the impressive display quality, with no screen door effect and great immersion. They also mention the intuitive interaction capabilities, such as the motorized IPD adjustment and the ability to resize the screen projection. However, they note some drawbacks, including discomfort and the lack of a wired connection for file transfers.

Introduction

2min

Life's Mysteries and Covid Perception

16min

Late Addition Band and Shaving Reactions

9min

Discussion on Comfort and Fit of a New Device with Motorized Adjustment

1min

3D Mapping and Visual Perception

16min

Early Adoption and Mixed Reality Experience

7min

Permadeath in Final Fantasy Tactics

4min

MacBook Gesture Navigation and Discovering Better Ways to Navigate

19min

The Benefits and Limitations of Using a Laptop with a Vision Pro

2min

10.

The Expensive Price of Technology and the Streaming Industry

20min

11.

The Frustrating Encounter and Potato-Themed PC

9min

12.

Comparing Microsoft Productivity Tools to Their Counterparts

16min

13.

Lack of Features in Business Software and Uneditability Debate

8min

14.

Minister's Ban on Computer Device

11min

15.

Modding Nvidia's RTX Video HDR Feature and Teasing an Upcoming Video

3min

16.

Discussion on Visual Data Visualizations for Power Supply and the Struggle in Symbolizing Brownouts

4min

17.

Understanding and Managing Meetings

20min

18.

Funimation, Crunchyroll, and Licensing Issues

6min

19.

Audio Quality and Virtual Influencers

5min

20.

Food preferences and local favorites

2min

21.

Exploring the Possibility of a Game Subscription Service

15min

22.

The $500 PC and Long-Distance Parenting

13min

23.

Logitech Mice Issues and Challenges of Being CTO

19min

24.

Determining Design and Handling Costs

8min

25.

Cloud Service Outages, Skyrim Mods, Email Handles, Monitor Replacement, and Athletic Greens Sponsorship

3min

26.

Weight Gain, Nutrition, and GPU Options

4min

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Timestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119):

0:00 Chapters

1:17 Intro

1:44 Topic #1 - Reason behind Linus's shave

4:28 Dan's hint, Linus's hydrafacial

7:26 Yvonne's thoughts on the beard, Linus explains why he won't grow one for now

9:11 Topic #2 - Apple Vision Pro

11:26 Fixed cable length, Luke wears the headset for the first time

13:53 Luke tries to turn the device on, Linus's power solution, strap issues

22:55 Apple Vision Pro battery, Linus is over it, Luke on the straps

26:51 Motorized IPD, low latency, dbrand's SC dodge sponsor spot

28:06 Luke's comments, tries out gestures, dinosaurs & passthrough

34:46 LMG is hiring! ft. Good spatial speakers

36:12 LTTStore's new black polo shirt

36:35 New planetary & intergalactic shirts

39:22 Frustrated at MacOS, requires US registered Apple ID, Luke's thoughts

44:37 Merch Messages #1

50:41 Toughest video game choice you ever made?

55:32 Linus gives Luke his Mac, digital crown, screen projection

1:00:14 Linus on the lack of I/O, Apple's hostility towards users

1:07:07 Compares to Quest, "why do you hate Apple?"

1:11:51 Apple TV immersive videos & trying Quest 3, point of exclusivity

1:18:40 Price V.S. cost of development, Luke on irrelevant criticism

1:21:40 Storage & pricing, Dan's reaction, PC Pro build, Apple Care

1:28:35 PS Portal's marketing compared to Apple's, cost of adoption, Apple Card

1:30:48 Merch Messages #2 ft. LTTStore's compatibility with Apple Vision Pro

1:38:26 Worst time you've seen people disregard security so far?

1:43:25 Why does LMG utilize Microsoft's business ecosystem & not Apple's?

2:01:30 Sponsor - Grammarly

2:02:46 Sponsor - AG1

2:04:08 Sponsor - UPDF ft. Luke's opinion on PDFs

2:07:17 Topic #3 - Canada will ban Flipper Zero due to car thefts

2:18:02 Topic #4 - Florida bill could ban kids social media accounts

2:19:46 Topic #5 - emoose's NvTrueHDR mod, SDR to HDR for games

2:22:53 PSU data visualization for SC & LTT Labs site

2:28:23 Topic #6 - Google blocks sideloading in Singapore

2:33:50 Topic #7 - Deepfake CFO video call scams $256M USD from a bank

2:35:44 Linus recovered his old account by Googling himself

2:40:39 Topic #8 - South Korea jails PUBG player due to avoiding military service

2:42:56 Topic #9 - Google launches Gemini, a rebranded Bard

2:48:00 Topic #10 - Funimation to merge with Crunchyroll, deletes library

2:50:12 Linus AI voice, how does Linus feel about this? ft. Suave Dan

2:57:31 Merch Messages #3 ft. WAN Show After Dark, Linus hits Luke

3:01:06 Why wouldn't Valve create Steam+ gaming service?

3:11:06 Most heartbreaking loss of tech you experienced?

3:14:03 Places that are on your buckets list?

3:14:24 Luke's 100% success chicken recipe video soon?

3:14:51 Have you heard of the 1KM Wi-Fi with bandwidth for video calls?

3:16:02 Advice on long distance parenting?

3:18:20 Alibaba driver ft. LTTStore screwdriver is NOT a Chinese re-badge

3:22:28 Suggestions to verify kids' age on socials without verification?

3:23:05 How far do you think AMD is from catching up with RTX? ft. Logitech

3:36:19 How do you expect the world to combat AI deepfakes?

3:38:50 Why is Linus still running Samsung Note 9?

3:42:33 Does FP give interesting analytics & stats compared to YouTube?

3:45:56 If you had to choose, FFT or FFIV remake, or sequel?

3:47:20 How do you plan the design & labor cost for LTTStore products?

3:49:38 Would you use AI that could extract benchmark data?

3:50:18 Cable management W H E N?! Thoughts on digital identity to combat AI?

3:55:51 Has Luke tried Skyrim Companions mod?

3:57:19 Is Linus interested in the Immersed Visor?

3:58:11 What sealed the deal for Luke using athletic greens?

4:01:40 Thoughts on future GPU upgrades for the 16" Framework?

4:02:17 Outro

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The WAN Show

We Need To Talk About This - WAN Show February 9, 2024

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Impressive Display and Interaction

Challenges with Comfort and Set-Up

Apple's User Hostility

Canada Bans Sale of Hacking Devices in Response to Car Theft Concerns

Controversial Ban on Hacking Devices by Canadian Government

Canada Implements Ban on Consumer Hacking Devices Amid Car Theft Worries

Innovative Use Cases for FPGAs

Travel Tips for Japan

The benefits of cable arch for cable management

Luke's considerations for choosing Athletic Greens

Framework laptop and future GPU upgrades

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Deep dives

Impressive Display and Interaction

Challenges with Comfort and Set-Up

Apple's User Hostility

Canada Bans Sale of Hacking Devices in Response to Car Theft Concerns

Controversial Ban on Hacking Devices by Canadian Government

Canada Implements Ban on Consumer Hacking Devices Amid Car Theft Worries

Innovative Use Cases for FPGAs

Travel Tips for Japan

The benefits of cable arch for cable management

Luke's considerations for choosing Athletic Greens

Framework laptop and future GPU upgrades

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